Nixplay Smart Photo Frame Review – Updated and Improved
The Nixplay Smart Photo Frame is an affordable digital frame with a ton of connectivity features. I have been testing it out for a couple of months, so here’s my thoughts.
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REVIEW: 3 Legged Thing QR11-LC Universal L Bracket
British tripod company 3 Legged Thing recently launched the QR11-LC universal L bracket. The bright orange colour immediately caught my eye, as well as the staggeringly low price of just $49. In recent years I have always equipped my cameras with L brackets from Really Right Stuff, but these can cost anywhere from $150 to $250, and they are camera-specific which isn’t ideal for the long term. Much as I like the RRS brackets, lately, they have made them heavier, bulkier, more complex and even more expensive. The timing was just right, so I contacted 3 Legged Thing and they …
Really Right Stuff’s Excellent Binocular Arca-Swiss Tripod Adapter: Cinch-LR BA Review
The Really Right Stuff Cinch-LR is a binocular adapter with an Arca-Swiss dovetail, allowing you to easily mount your binos to a tripod or monopod.
Is the Magpul MS4 Rifle Sling Actually the Ultimate Camera Sling?
The Magpul MS4 is a rifle strap that has been adopted by some photography companies as their recommended camera strap. Can a strap that was designed for a gun, really work well for cameras?
Review: 3 Legged Thing Ellie L Bracket
Here’s my review of the Ellie L bracket from 3 Legged Thing. This is a universal modular L bracket system for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.
Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip Review for 7D Mark II
The BG-E16 battery grip is designed to pair with the Canon 7D Mark II. In this review I’ll examine its function and decide if it’s really worth the money.
Review: RucPac Tech Photography Gloves – A Solid Budget Offering
Lightweight touchscreen compatible gloves from RucPac, suitable for mild winter photography.
ProMediaGear Katana Junior Gimbal Review
The Katana Junior gimbal from ProMediaGear is a lightweight photographic gimbal for your tripod, capable of holding any long lens setup you can think of. Let’s find out how it compares to the competition…
Peak Design Ultralight Tripod Conversion Kit Review – Any Good?
The Ultralight Conversion Kit from Peak Design turns their Travel Tripod into a tiny tripod that’s nearly half the weight of the original. Is this the perfect tripod for backpacking?
Review: Peak Design Spike Feet For Tripod – Do They Cut It?
Peak Design started off making camera straps, then graduated to camera bags and finally on to camera support gear. Their first foray into the tripod world was the wildly successful Peak Design Travel Tripod, and alongside that, they launched several tripod accessories that can be used with the Travel Tripod and any additional future tripods that they might make. In this quick review, I wanted to show you the Peak Design Spike Feet Set, and talk about when it might be a good idea to use this accessory. The Spike Feet Set comes as a set of three for $30. …